The 2002 Dusty Golf Tournament benefits the A&M
International General Scholarship Fund, said tournament
coordinator Silvia Jones, of the University's Office
for Institutional Advancement.

"As our TV commercial notes, it's amazing what
you can do with the stroke of a golf club. The Dusty
Golf Tournament has become a major source of student
scholarship fundraising and fun-raising," she
explained, "We're delighted to be joined by golfers
who return every year to assist us and by new golfers
attracted by a fun tournament and a great way to benefit
student scholarships."

The Tournament format is a three-person scramble with
two tee off times, 7 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Saturday, April
27. On Friday, April 27, from 5-9:30 p.m., golfers,
their friends, event sponsors and organizers can participate
in a reception and silent auction as well as a variety
of skill contests, Jones said.

"Friday is a fun time for golfers, spouses, friends
and partners to join in putting, chipping, sandbunker,
wedge and approach contests. Contest winners are
entered into a drawing for one shot at a $1 million
prize," she noted.

One highlight of this year's Tournament is a chance
to participate in a putting contest for $50,000 sponsored
by GMAC Wright Realty. The winner will pocket $25,000
in cash while Wright will donate $25,000 to the University's
Scholarship Fund, Jones said.

'This is an example of the outstanding community support
we receive for this Tournament and one indicator of
the Tournament quality for players," she explained.

Early bird entry fee is $125 per player if received
before April 12 and $150 after April 12. Team entry
early bird fee is $375 prior to April 12 and $450 after
April 12. Entry fee includes golf cart and green fees,
gift pack with polo shirt, cap and golfing accessories
and breakfast, lunch and dinner at the Awards Banquet.

Among items for the silent auction are works by artists
Janet Krueger, Nina Peña, Maru Portillo, Mary
Quiroz, Robin Roberts and Julie Watson; designer jewelry,
restaurant certificates, yoga lessons, car detailing
work, a gas grill and a variety of gift certificates
from local merchants and two round trip tickets to
Mexico City.

Jones encouraged and challenged other businesses, organizations
or individuals interested in supporting or participating
in the tournament to contact her at 326.2168 or email
jones@tamiu.edu.

Tournament director for the fourth year is Dr. Stephen
Lunce, professor of information science. Golfers seeking
information about rules or contests can contact Dr.
Lunce at 326.2502 or email slunce@tamiu.edu.

A color brochure will be provided to those requesting
information.

University office hours are from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday
through Friday.

Journalists who need additional information or help with media requests and interviews should contact the Office of Public Affairs and Information Services at pais@tamiu.edu